Warszawa Borscht

Ingredients

• 1 bunch large or 2 bunches small beets
• 8 cups water
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound Polish sausage, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• Coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cups cooked small white beans
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced or crumbled